Sussex County property record for 20578 Turtle Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Residential |
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| Lot Size | 1.65 acres (71,874 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $417,960 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $288 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-18.00-37.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-18.00-37.00 |
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| Lot Area | 71,874 sqft (1.65 acres) |
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| Street Address | 20578 TURTLE DR |
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| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-2663 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Description | SE/S RT 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 51015 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 311, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-0311 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 18, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 201715991 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4700 / 297 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 20578 TURTLE DR, LEWES, DE 19958-2663 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0161900198 |
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| Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16190/198 |
| Instrument | 15992 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $288.00 (-6.19%) | $6,250 (-) Land $4,950 Building $1,300 | $136,700 (+993.6%) Land $136,700 |
| 2023 | $307.00 | $6,250 Land $4,950 Building $1,300 | $12,500 Land $9,900 Building $2,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 121 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 121 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2012–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2023 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 237 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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